d@n Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Wait until you tackle the dune crawlers lol the legs are a nightmare ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorthaur Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 Wait until you tackle the dune crawlers lol the legs are a nightmare ! Thats why I haven't bought one yet, honestly im much more interested in the Cult Mechanicus stuff thats coming up than the Skitarii walkers. But meh, never say never! Edit: does anyone know if the Skitarii transfer sheet is sold out for good? was it a limited run or might they restock in eventually? I was thinking it might be worth getting, for the original 20$ price, the ones on ebay are absurd, 50 bucks for a transfer sheet?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommodusXIII Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 The big transfer sheet has the option to email you when it restocks, so I would hope that it'll restock at some point. GW tends to remove truly limited items from the store within a few days of them selling out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorthaur Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 The big transfer sheet has the option to email you when it restocks, so I would hope that it'll restock at some point. GW tends to remove truly limited items from the store within a few days of them selling out. Yep, I knew about that but its been out of stock for a while and I started to wonder! I finished another ranger today and the last two are about half complete, exciting stuff. The thought of doing another ten is a bit daunting though, not going to lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vel'Cona Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I'm going to be starting a Vanguard squad soon; hoping that the reduced details on the simple helmets and the smaller firearms will make them an easier paint. That said, while the Onager's legs are definitely an awkward initial assembly, it paints up very easily and has an impressive profile, especially when you pose it near Skitarii infantry. There really is an overarching aesthetic in this army which I feel has been somewhat ignored in certain other recent releases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d@n Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 i would disagree about the onager, all that cream on the legs takes ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorthaur Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 I'm going to be starting a Vanguard squad soon; hoping that the reduced details on the simple helmets and the smaller firearms will make them an easier paint. That said, while the Onager's legs are definitely an awkward initial assembly, it paints up very easily and has an impressive profile, especially when you pose it near Skitarii infantry. There really is an overarching aesthetic in this army which I feel has been somewhat ignored in certain other recent releases. Indeed if I did ten more i'd do vanguard. Just for varieties sake and they look a tad simpler because I don't have to put 5 layers of red paint on their heads. I did minimal sub assembles on these guys, im not sure if it would have been faster if I left the heads and backpacks off. I am absolutely thrilled with the aesthetic of this army though. New images of the Kastellan bots came out today, they are looking pretty sharp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vel'Cona Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Hmm, I dodged out on the cream color for the Onager. I suppose that would be a pain. The red I'm using is that new Mephiston Red foundation, which goes down super smooth over Vallejo Black Primer. It shades easily with GW wash too. Definitely digging the robots. Mrs. Vel'Cona almost has me convinced to "bling" them out when I get them, with some fiber-optic lighting in the helmets. It does sound pretty cool, but all that wiring . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorthaur Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 Finished the last of the squad, it is now complete! http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q194/InsaneDwarf/20150507_143945_zpss8zkskm0.jpg http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q194/InsaneDwarf/20150507_143901_zpsegocdj0h.jpg http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q194/InsaneDwarf/20150507_143920_zpscvx7rq8r.jpg http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q194/InsaneDwarf/20150507_143832_zpswpvic3hm.jpg http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q194/InsaneDwarf/20150507_143758_zpspxdcejjt.jpg http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q194/InsaneDwarf/20150507_143751_zpsqeej3qpj.jpg http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q194/InsaneDwarf/20150507_143627_zps6dfhxzdy.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorthaur Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 The Sicarians showed up today, time to get to work! plus I also got larger purity seals for the Kastelan robots. http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q194/InsaneDwarf/20150508_140600_zpsm07rpfvz.jpg http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q194/InsaneDwarf/20150508_140520_zpsuip7ndkl.jpg The Infiltrator princeps head has a tweaked visor so if I can't fix it im going to have to run ruststalkers cause its damaged. That or get a replacement online its like the sprues chafed together and wore it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timotheus Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Brilliant stuff! These guys look like straight out of a WD picture but more grimdark paintscheme and thus more appealing to me. Is this unhooded head included in the sprue? Love it! And would you mind sharing the colours you used on the skin of the head of the alpha?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorthaur Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 Brilliant stuff! These guys look like straight out of a WD picture but more grimdark paintscheme and thus more appealing to me. Is this unhooded head included in the sprue? Love it! And would you mind sharing the colours you used on the skin of the head of the alpha?? Thanks, yes the unhooded one and several other odd techy heads are on the rangers sprue. The skin was kind of a random thing, my memory on it is iffy. I'd say I used bugmans glow as a base, then the older tallarn flesh paint mixed with a little grey. Then highlighted with pure astronomican grey, then washed with a thin coat of thraka green to give it a sickly look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompeyladbfp Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 great work. really nice realistic look to these. love the attention to detail and colour scheme throughout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommodusXIII Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 The Infiltrator princeps head has a tweaked visor so if I can't fix it im going to have to run ruststalkers cause its damaged. That or get a replacement online its like the sprues chafed together and wore it down. Let me know if you can't fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighGothic Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Looking good. I like the bases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorthaur Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Thanks guys, I was thinking about doing a simple tutorial for the bases. Its really easy if you have the paints needed. I managed to get the infiltrators head looking alright but still haven't had a chance to put a coat of primer on them. Its raining right now, and looks like it will be for a couple days so definitely not the right conditions for spraying outside. If the Kastelans show up on time I might just spray them all in one batch so its less of a hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorthaur Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 I managed to assemble a couple Kastelans and scrap up two objective markers! http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q194/InsaneDwarf/20150520_185633_zpsnoxhmbnh.jpg http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q194/InsaneDwarf/20150520_185758_zpsq7p1onlm.jpg A power generator operating in the sands of mars and a defunct Necron discovered lying in martian sands (disturbing implications for the future of mars perhaps? ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshall Egregorius Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Your skitarii look wonderful. very very clean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorthaur Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 Here is a link to the basing guide I did, I also primed my Kastelans and Sicarians so more on the way! http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308306-gorthaurs-mars-basing-guide/?do=findComment&comment=4061018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorthaur Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 I finished working on the two objective markers, and begun slapping paint on the Kastelan robots (which are really nice models actually). http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q194/InsaneDwarf/20150528_170048_zpsnssfun6m.jpg http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q194/InsaneDwarf/20150528_170015_zpss0gh6y7r.jpg http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q194/InsaneDwarf/20150528_165930_zps0uakbyh7.jpg http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q194/InsaneDwarf/20150528_165841_zpsh0oszfje.jpg : http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q194/InsaneDwarf/20150528_175531_zps2rc99kaa.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithrilForge Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 i like the necron Objective Marker and your Kastellans are coming along nicely... i just got a box so need to remain disciplined enough to finish my first ETL Vows before breaking them out of the box... cause i know if i do i'm going to go all the way with em and will not be able to vow em....must stay strong.... . cheers Mithril Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vel'Cona Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Really like your objective markers; I'm getting inspired to work on mine now! How are you finding the Kastelans to paint (about to start 2 Maniples, myself)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorthaur Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 i like the necron Objective Marker and your Kastellans are coming along nicely... i just got a box so need to remain disciplined enough to finish my first ETL Vows before breaking them out of the box... cause i know if i do i'm going to go all the way with em and will not be able to vow em....must stay strong.... . cheers Mithril Thanks, they take a bit of work to assemble (the legs come in alot of pieces). But they look really nice when they have some pain on em! Really like your objective markers; I'm getting inspired to work on mine now! How are you finding the Kastelans to paint (about to start 2 Maniples, myself)? Thanks, for the Kastelans I just paint the base first. And then I find it easier to paint the entire thing the main color your going to use, then put leadbelcher where it needs to be, and then tidy up with red. And then wash with nuln oil. Its a bit time consuming as every time I highlight the metal colors I mess up the red, and have to go back and tidy up. They definitely look cool though, worth all the effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorthaur Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Finished the first Sicarian infiltrator, they are less work than the rangers. It still took a bit of time to complete however. http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q194/InsaneDwarf/20150601_144126_zps1erjfm1u.jpg http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q194/InsaneDwarf/20150601_144035_zpszuoepo5b.jpg http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q194/InsaneDwarf/20150601_144116_zps58xrnltg.jpg http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q194/InsaneDwarf/20150601_144026_zpsekxypiei.jpg http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q194/InsaneDwarf/20150601_143957_zpseyfdjaeu.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithrilForge Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Yes!! very nice i love the helms,they are so cool looking . i will prob do the same as you but maybe matt black on the "Quasi" silencer would be the only difference. very inspiring work!,thanks for posting. cheers,Mithril Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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